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SUMMARY:Archives Display: 90 Years On - Oldham and the Spanish Civil War
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n90 Years On – Oldham and the Spanish Civil War is part of our regular programme of archives displays. All our archives displays are free to access during the opening hours at Oldham Archives. \nThe display brings together items from the archive and a curated selection of film\, sound and photographs on our digital kiosk. The archive material explores the contribution Charles Armitage made as a soldier in Spain and as a sponsor of Basque refugee children evacuated to England during and after the war. The digital kiosk brings together biographies and images of all ten Oldham men who fought in Spain: Clem Beckett\, Harry Roland Heap\, Joseph Maynard Lees\, Clifford Wolstencroft\, Albert Charlesworth\, William Jackson\, Charles Hanson\, Kenneth Bradbury\, Charles Armitage and Joseph Buckley. \nDrop in Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/archives-display-oldham-and-the-spanish-civil-war/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260731T145034Z
CREATED:20260731T145034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145034Z
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SUMMARY:Oldham Time Trek Trail
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIf you enjoyed the Oldham Time Trek Trail last year\, there are 17 new town centre stops to access on the Time Trek page\, alongside the dozen stops featuring animated characters and puzzles. Learn about the people and places that make our town centre so special by visiting https://www.oldham.gov.uk/homepage/1221/explore_oldham_time_trek_trail or scanning the QR codes dotted around Oldham Town Centre. \nNo booking necessary – explore at your leisure throughout the Oldham Histories Festival and beyond. \nChoose a starting point on the online map or scan a QR code in the town centre.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-time-trek-trail/
LOCATION:Oldham Town Centre\, The Old\, Town Hall\, Parliament Square\, Oldham\, Oldham\, OL1 1RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260731T145648Z
CREATED:20260731T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145648Z
UID:10066671-1789084800-1789862399@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDo you have knots in your family tree and don’t know how to unpick them? Are you interested in the house\, street or area where you live but need tips on finding out more? Maybe you’re just curious about what was in the news on the day you were born. Drop into Oldham Archives throughout the festival\, our friendly team is here to help. \nNo need to book\, just drop in. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am-5pm\, Saturday 10am-1pm. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival. \nHeader image by Joel Fildes.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/dig-into-your-roots-at-oldham-archives/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T122200Z
CREATED:20260911T121555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122200Z
UID:10069511-1789084800-1789948799@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Local Heroes of Lees\, Springhead and Grotton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nExplore the extraordinary lives of three people from Lees\, Springhead and Grotton by visiting each village and finding the newly installed banners celebrating local heroes Annie Kenney\, Helen Bradley and Thomas Steele VC. Each banner has a QR code for you to scan that will take you to information about their lives and achievements. On each person’s webpage\, you will also find a list of local places that you can visit to see where they lived and worked. \nNo booking required\, explore at your leisure throughout the Oldham Histories Festival and beyond.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/local-heroes-of-lees-springhead-and-grotton/
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T114012Z
CREATED:20260812T113701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T114012Z
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SUMMARY:Recycle 4 GM Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nRecycle 4 Greater Manchester are throwing open the doors at three of their facilities that support household waste processing across Greater Manchester. Oldham residents are invited to join the tours as part of the Oldham Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days programme. \nVisit the Renew Hub at Trafford Park on Monday 14 September to see where items donated by the people of Greater Manchester are repaired\, upcycled and put back into reuse. Check the Heritage Open Days listing to find out more about this event. \nJoin a tour of the Salford Road Solar Farm in Bolton on Tuesday 15 September to see how sunlight is being used to generate electricity and learn why the largest public sector owned solar farm in the North West is near the waste treatment facilities. Find out how to secure your place on a tour by visiting the Heritage Open Days listing for this event. \nRubbish To Resource takes place at the state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility in Sharston on Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 September. Learn about what happens to the recycling from Greater Manchester once your bin has been collected and take part in some hands-on activities. Booking information is available on the event’s Heritage Open Days listing.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/recycle-4-gm-heritage-open-days/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085023Z
CREATED:20260731T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085023Z
UID:10066043-1789376400-1789412400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton-3/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144938Z
CREATED:20260731T144938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144938Z
UID:10066699-1789380000-1789401600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-days-at-holy-trinity-church-dobcross-3/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T084938Z
CREATED:20260731T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T084938Z
UID:10066765-1789380000-1789387200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Royton Memories
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/royton-memories/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Royton-Memories-HLA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085118Z
CREATED:20260731T144938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085118Z
UID:10066767-1789394400-1789401600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Royton Memories
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/royton-memories-2/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144938Z
CREATED:20260731T144938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144938Z
UID:10066769-1789394400-1789398000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Everyday Histories at Gallery Oldham
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Social History curator Karen Heatley as she shares fascinating stories featured in Gallery Oldham’s displays\, all connected to this year’s Heritage Open Day theme\, Everyday Histories. Discover the lives and experiences of workers from Platt Brothers & Co Ltd\, Ferranti\, and Oldham’s cotton mills\, and explore how their stories shaped the town’s industrial past. \nFree\, no need to book. \nMeet in the Gallery Oldham foyer \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gallery-talk-everyday-histories-at-gallery-oldham/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144937Z
CREATED:20260731T144937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144937Z
UID:10066771-1789408800-1789414200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham’s Asian Women in Business
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nOldham has a thriving and vibrant business community\, and Asian Women play a big part in its success. Over the last 50 years\, they have made a positive economic impact in Oldham. Come along to hear from some of those women talking about their businesses\, entrepreneurship and place in the Oldham community. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldhams-asian-women-in-business/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T143348Z
CREATED:20260731T144937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T143348Z
UID:10066773-1789412400-1789416000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Life on the Moors: A Fire Ranger’s Story
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, St Chad’s Church Saddleworth has had to cancel the talk about the work of a fire ranger at Dovestones. \nWe apologise for any disappointment this will cause.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/life-on-the-moors-a-fire-rangers-story/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fire-Ranger-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085212Z
CREATED:20260731T144936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085212Z
UID:10066715-1789462800-1789498800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton-6/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Butcher-Baker-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144935Z
CREATED:20260731T144935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144935Z
UID:10066701-1789466400-1789488000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-days-at-holy-trinity-church-dobcross-4/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HTD-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144936Z
CREATED:20260731T144936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144936Z
UID:10066775-1789466400-1789470000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Tours of St Paul’s Church\, Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us at St Paul’s Royton for a tour of the church\, exploring the history of this listed building and the people who have worshipped here. The first tour is at 10am and the second is at 2pm. \nVisitors are welcome to return on Wednesday 16 September at 10am to experience morning mass and gain an insight into this aspect of the Christian faith. \nDrop in\, no need to book. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/tours-of-st-pauls-church-royton/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Church Street\, Royton\, OL2 5QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T090233Z
CREATED:20260731T144935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T090233Z
UID:10066779-1789480800-1789484400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Making History at Oldham Archives
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThis event is currently fully booked. Check back nearer the time for any ticket cancellations\, or book onto the second tour on Saturday 19 September. \nPop into Oldham Archives to find out more about the work we do. There will be a chance to look behind the scenes in the archives store\, see some of our treasures and hear from our archivist about how she cares for the collections. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival. \nHeader image by Joel Fildes.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/making-history-at-oldham-archives/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Making-History-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144935Z
CREATED:20260731T144935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144935Z
UID:10066777-1789480800-1789484400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Tours of St Paul’s Church\, Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us at St Paul’s Royton for a tour of the church\, exploring the history of this listed building and the people who have worshipped here. The first tour is at 10am and the second is at 2pm. \nVisitors are welcome to return on Wednesday 16 September at 10am to experience morning mass and gain an insight into this aspect of the Christian faith. \nDrop in\, no need to book. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/tours-of-st-pauls-church-royton-2/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Church Street\, Royton\, OL2 5QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Royton-St-Paul-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085256Z
CREATED:20260731T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085256Z
UID:10066717-1789549200-1789585200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton-7/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Butcher-Baker-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144934Z
CREATED:20260731T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144934Z
UID:10066703-1789552800-1789574400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-days-at-holy-trinity-church-dobcross-5/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HTD-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085743Z
CREATED:20260731T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085743Z
UID:10066783-1789556400-1789560000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Art Store Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThis event is currently fully booked. Check back nearer the time for any cancellations. \nJoin Collections Assistant Louisa Krzyz for a rare glimpse behind the scenes at Gallery Oldham with a guided tour of our art store. Discover how we store\, manage and care for artworks not currently on display and explore highlights from the collection. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite \nMeet in the Gallery Oldham foyer \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gallery-talk-art-store-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-Store-HLA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144933Z
CREATED:20260731T144933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144933Z
UID:10066785-1789567200-1789570800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Our Beautiful Oldham
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin our Natural History Curator\, Patricia Francis\, in a tour of our recently opened nature gallery\, Our Beautiful Oldham. Discover some of the plants and animals that live in Oldham’s diverse habitats\, including the town centre and the countryside surrounding our town. \nFree\, no need to book. \nMeet on the landing outside the Our Beautiful Oldham Gallery \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gallery-talk-our-beautiful-oldham/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144933Z
CREATED:20260731T144933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144933Z
UID:10066787-1789579800-1789585200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:From Cotton Mill to Green Workspace
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us at Manor Mill in Chadderton and find out how Oldham’s historic cotton mills have been transformed into modern\, environmentally efficient workspaces. This event is an opportunity to learn about how these mills contribute to Oldham’s green ambitions. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/from-cotton-mill-to-green-workspace/
LOCATION:Ultimate Products\, Manor Mill Victoria Street\, Chadderton\, OL9 0DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085337Z
CREATED:20260731T144932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085337Z
UID:10066719-1789635600-1789671600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton-8/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144932Z
CREATED:20260731T144932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144932Z
UID:10066705-1789639200-1789660800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-days-at-holy-trinity-church-dobcross-6/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144902Z
CREATED:20260731T144902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144902Z
UID:10066789-1789642800-1789657200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Step back in time at Chadderton Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDiscover Chadderton’s past at our Town Hall Open Day. Join Oldham Registrars for a fascinating day of local history and behind‑the‑scenes insights. Chadderton Historical Society will present the history of Chadderton focusing on the town hall’s heritage and the former Chadderton Urban District Council. Explore displays showcasing jobs through the decades and famous faces born in Oldham. Registrars will also be on hand to talk about the services they provide. \nA warm welcome awaits — come along\, learn something new\, and celebrate the local area. \nDrop in\, no need to book. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/step-back-in-time-at-chadderton-town-hall/
LOCATION:Chadderton Town Hall\, Middleton Road\, Chadderton\, OL9 6PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T085427Z
CREATED:20260731T144901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T085427Z
UID:10066693-1789722000-1789750800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton-4/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Butcher-Baker-HLA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144901Z
CREATED:20260731T144901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144901Z
UID:10066707-1789725600-1789747200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-days-at-holy-trinity-church-dobcross-7/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144900Z
CREATED:20260731T144900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T144900Z
UID:10066007-1789729200-1789732800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Oldham Panorama
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCome and explore the Oldham Panorama photograph with Sean Baggaley. Find out about its creator Squire Knott and what Oldham was like when he took the photograph in 1876. \nFree\, no need to book. \nMeet at the link bridge between Gallery Oldham and the J R Clynes Building \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gallery-talk-oldham-panorama-2/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T094046Z
CREATED:20260731T144859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T094046Z
UID:10066791-1789740000-1789747200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Waiting Patiently - Discovering Disability History on Film
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a screening of a curated selection of North West Film Archive films that reflect the lives of disabled people in the North West. \n\n\n\n\nThis specially curated selection of films reflects the hidden stories and diverse experiences of disabled people in the North West using the North West Film Archive collection. \nThe films provide insight into what life has looked like for disabled and/or neurodivergent people in the region. Selected from the archive to focus on everyday life\, the films celebrate disabled people in the workforce\, learning new skills\, enjoying leisure time\, playing instruments and cards\, and eating together. \nThe films span the 20th and 21st centuries and were made in a variety of film formats\, locations and styles. \n\n\nBooking essential via Eventbrite. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/waiting-patiently-discovering-disability-history-on-film/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T092610Z
CREATED:20260731T144859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T092610Z
UID:10066681-1789758000-1789761600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham Town Centre Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThis event is currently fully booked. Check back nearer the time for any ticket cancellations. \nAre you ready to take a journey into the shadowy past of Oldham? Join our ghostly guide and meet the shades of Oldham’s past at the town’s most haunted spots. Our tales of mystery and intrigue will capture your imagination. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite. There is a booking fee of £6 for children and £12 for adults for this event. Maximum of 4 children with each adult. \nStart at The Old Museum\, Greaves Street\, Oldham OL1 1DN \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-town-centre-ghost-walk/
LOCATION:The Old Museum\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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